From silent library to emergency sirens: Polk State EMT grad takes unexpected career leap
For years, Crystal Gonzalez was known as a calm, welcoming presence at the Polk State College Winter Haven library, assisting students with research and helping create the peaceful environment so many rely on during demanding…
Polk State Education grad earns Teacher of the Year at Scott Lake Elementary
Polk State College alumna Courtney Bedsole has been a teacher for just two years in Polk County Public Schools. At Scott Lake Elementary School, she has made an immediate impact. A fourth-grade teacher, Bedsole was…
59 Polk State students named to 2025-26 FCSAA All-Academic Team
A 2025-2026 Academic Year that saw Polk State College accomplish many things has culminated in 59 Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) All-Academic Team recognitions for the College’s athletes and members of the Speech and…
Polk State College names Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas as its sixth president
The Polk State College District Board of Trustees named Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas as the institution’s sixth president on Wednesday with a 5-0 vote. Kamoutsas, currently Florida’s Commissioner of Education, will join Polk State on July…
Polk State OTA extends 2026 application deadline through June
The Polk State College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program will extend its 2026 application period through June 30. Polk State OTA’s graduates boasted greater than an 89% three-year aggregate pass rate on the National Board for Certification…
Polk State Foundation scholarship application open through June 15
The Polk State College Foundation’s scholarship application for fall 2026 funding is open June 1 through June 15. This is a secondary application window with limited scholarship availability. Students who were not selected during the…
Polk State art students bring vibrant school spirit to Denison Middle through mural partnership
Polk State College’s mural class has partnered with Denison Middle School to create three vibrant, school-spirited pieces that are transforming the hallways and building bridges between college and community. The collaboration provided Polk State students…
Polk State Athletics 2025-26 in review: Women’s superlatives
It was another exciting year for Polk State Athletics. Throughout the course of the athletic year, however, there were players, moments and performances that stood out above the rest. As Polk State looks forward to…
Polk State Athletics 2025-26 in review: Men’s superlatives
It was another exciting year for Polk State Athletics. Throughout the course of the athletic year, however, there were players, moments and performances that stood out above the rest. As Polk State looks forward to…
Polk State’s Empower to Employ Program for students with intellectual disabilities awards industry certifications
Polk State College recently celebrated a major milestone for its Empower to Employ Program as its first cohort of students with intellectual disabilities successfully completed their second round of industry certifications, bringing them one step…
